Brass damage?

clownboy

October 04, 2009 16:42

I have just finished tumbling these 30-30 shells and noticed that more then half have these dents in the brass near the neck. I assume that maybe I tumbled too many or too long? But my main concern is if they can still be safely fired and if this will affect the accuracy of them.

Brad
[img]C:\Users\Bradster\Pictures\Shells[/img]

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  ChetStafford

  October 04, 2009 16:56

  Have you resized them yet?

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  clownboy

  October 04, 2009 16:58

  Yep, Resized and thought I would tumble to get all the lube off them.
  Haven't been using a tumbler long so a bit inexperienced on it.
  
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  HandLoad

  October 04, 2009 17:01

  You are probably using too much lube - that is one of the major causes of "Dings" on resized cases. All you need is the thinnest film.

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  hdcolt51

  October 04, 2009 17:03

  Those dents didn't come from tumbling

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  clownboy

  October 04, 2009 17:04

  Thanks! Really had no idea what caused that.
  So can I use the shells or should I discard them?
  I believe they would pop back out again if I fired them but don't want to sacrifice accuracy or endanger anyone.
  
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  HandLoad

  October 04, 2009 17:10

  As long as they chamber OK, the dents will "Iron" right out by firing.
  
  [EDIT]///and then I looked at the posted pics - those are huge dents, not "Dings" - I think I would probably put those in the Junkpile.

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  Tailgunner1954

  October 04, 2009 17:11

  Load em and shoot em.

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  clownboy

  October 04, 2009 17:13

  Thanks Guy's!
  Just needed some expert advise.
  Man, I really love this website!!
  
  
  Brad

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  jonk

  October 05, 2009 05:17

  I have shot dented cases many times. Won't hurt anything.

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  JustC

  October 06, 2009 09:07

  fire away, they will reform to the chamber.

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